About the show
Dane Carlson explores the strategies, ideas, and insights that are driving economic development forward into the future. You'll hear new insights from passionate ED's about their successes and struggles, and you'll learn from attraction and retention experts about how to apply actionable strategies inside your EDO. We'll help take your organization, your community, and your career to the next level.
Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development on social media
Episodes
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172: Pennsylvania's First Economic Strategy in 20 Years with Aaron Pitts
May 5th, 2025 | 22 mins 16 secs
artificial intelligence, business attraction, eco devo, econdev, economic development, energy sector, jobsohio, manufacturing, pennsylvania, permitting reform, pittsburgh, site readiness
Aaron Pitts reveals how Pennsylvania's first economic development strategy in 20 years is transforming the Commonwealth into a premier business destination through strategic investments, streamlined permitting, and a proactive approach to business relationships.
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171: Leading Virginia's Largest Economy with Victor Hoskins
April 28th, 2025 | 25 mins 41 secs
boston redevelopment authority, community development, eco devo, econdev, economic development, finance, leadership, mit, professional growth, public-private partnerships, real estate, wall street
Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, shares his journey from Wall Street to securing Amazon HQ2 and attracting $3 billion in capital investment to Virginia's largest economy.
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170: The Art of Downtown Transformation in Birmingham with David Fleming
April 21st, 2025 | 30 mins 14 secs
birmingham alabama, commercial districts, community partnerships, downtown development, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic diversity, healthcare economy, historic preservation, local businesses, urban planning, urban revitalization
David Fleming explains how Rev Birmingham's economic development strategies revitalize downtown areas through local business support, historic preservation, and creating inclusive, vibrant urban spaces.
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169: Reimagining Urban Industrial Spaces for Modern Manufacturing with Lindsay Greene
April 14th, 2025 | 35 mins 12 secs
brooklyn navy yard, community impact, eco devo, econdev, economic development, industrial policy, innovation, manufacturing, sustainable careers, urban renewal, workforce development, working waterfront
Lindsay Greene discusses how the Brooklyn Navy Yard is reimagining manufacturing and industrial spaces while creating sustainable economic opportunities for communities.
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168: Reimagining Economic Transformation for Distressed Communities with Rohan Sandhu
April 7th, 2025 | 30 mins 49 secs
distressed communities, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic transformation, industrial policy, institutional capacity, local intermediaries, market crafting, place-based development, policy coordination, strategic planning, workforce systems
Dane Carlson explores with Harvard Kennedy School's Rohan Sandhu how reimagining economic development requires bridging industrial policy with place-based approaches to transform distressed communities.
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167: Digital Marketing Strategies for EDOs with Alissa Sklar
March 31st, 2025 | 28 mins 12 secs
ai tools, authenticity, content amplification, content creation, eco devo, econdev, economic development, linkedin, marketing, small edos, stakeholder engagement, website management
Marketing expert Alissa Sklar shares practical digital strategies for economic development organizations with limited resources.
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166: Building Arkansas's Economic Future: Adapting to Changing Workforce Priorities with Clint O'Neal
March 24th, 2025 | 30 mins 14 secs
arkansas, business recruitment, career path, community attractiveness, customer service, eco devo, econdev, economic development, foreign direct investment, quality of life, site development, state agency
Clint O'Neal shares insights from his 17-year economic development journey and discusses Arkansas's approach to business attraction and community development.
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165: Leveraging Location and Infrastructure with Gus Garcia
March 17th, 2025 | 35 mins 18 secs
agustin gus garcia, arlington texas, civic leadership, community transformation, dual certification, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic growth, infrastructure leverage, public-private collaboration, strategic planning
In this episode, Dane Carlson converses with Gus Garcia, discussing his extensive experience and insights on economic development in Arlington, Texas.
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164: Confronting Workforce Challenges in Wisconsin with Sadie Howell
March 10th, 2025 | 31 mins 38 secs
chamber of commerce, eco devo, econdev, economic development, fond du lac, housing, local politics, regional collaboration, small manufacturers, talent attraction, wisconsin, workforce development
Dane Carlson speaks with Sadie Howell about economic development in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, addressing regional misconceptions, workforce challenges, and practical advice for navigating local economic development landscapes.
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163: Understanding What Investors Really Want from Locations with Chris Knight of FT Locations
March 3rd, 2025 | 30 mins 37 secs
cross-border investment, eco devo, econdev, economic development, fdi intelligence, financial times, ft locations, global perspective, investment promotion, investor-centric, location services, zoom prospector
Chris Knight, Managing Director of FT Locations, shares insights on global investment promotion strategies and how the newly rebranded organization helps connect regions with international business investors.
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162: Mountain Town Meets Hurricane Helene with Spencer Bost
February 24th, 2025 | 29 mins 31 secs
appalachian development, community leadership, disaster recovery, downtown flooding, downtown revitalization, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic transformation, emergency response, high-purity quartz, hurricane helene, small town resilience
Spencer Bost shares how Spruce Pine, a unique Appalachian town known, is recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene
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161: Unlocking the Power of Tertiary Markets with Dr. Ronda Sauget
February 17th, 2025 | 35 mins
business attraction, competitive intelligence, eco devo, econdev, economic development, economic drivers, infrastructure, public-private partnerships, rural development, site selection, strategic planning, tertiary markets, workforce development
Dr. Ronda Sauget shares insights on the advantages of tertiary markets and her experience leading economic development in Coles County, Illinois.